Hibernation Point I know it's dire, my time today

At the stranger's incredulous tone, her ears began to flatten in sadness. She was a young thing and a bit sensitive due to it. Kateri visibly brightened as Eshamun assured that she believed her about the tunnel, tail wagging once more.

"This way," she gestured with what was hopefully a soothing tone. She didn't want to startle away her new friend, did she? 

The yearling led the way back to the small hole in the wall, squeezing her way into the tiny room beyond it. Kateri gestured to the hole in the floor, the musty corridor below as dark as night beneath their feet.